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2025-08-11 09:00 - QML061 Elmswell to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport involved a tender for the supply of passenger transport services from Elmswell to West Row Academy in West Row. The industry category for this contract is under transport services, excluding waste transport, identified by the CPV code 60000000. The process was a competitive mini-competition against the Dynamic Purchasing System, with submissions required by 11th August 2025 and clarification questions due by 4th August 2025. The award stage has been completed, and Unity Travel Ltd was selected as the supplier, with the services scheduled to begin on 3rd September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2031. The procuring entity, Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport, is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The total contract value amounts to £225,720 GBP.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in transport services seeking to expand their portfolio within the UK, particularly those with experience and capability in managing school transport contracts. While the tender was open, it provided a chance for companies that can efficiently offer passenger transport solutions on a larger scale. Businesses that are not classified as SME or VCSE are more aligned with this opportunity, considering the scale and nature of the contract. Being a supplier for a local authority like Suffolk County Council could enhance a company's credibility and open doors for future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-08-11 09:00 - QML061 Elmswell to West Row Academy, West Row - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. Elmswell to West Row Academy, West Row. Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 09:00 Monday 11th August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 15:00 Monday 4th August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df5e0a8e-ca4a-4830-8a54-a1067038956e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f19c2655-e12f-492e-a5bd-3872ff4f87f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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